NUGGET

Sex: Female 
Age: 2 Years 3 Months (Nov 2024) 
Size: Medium (20-22kg) 
Location: Currently in turkey, awaiting adoption 
Needs : A home with regular exercise, patience for socialization, and interaction with other dogs 

Nugget is an independent, confident, and fun-loving girl who is always ready to be the center of attention. She was discovered along with her mum and nine siblings in an isolated area in the Turkish mountains, struggling to survive. A visiting family found them and kept them fed, but once they left, no one else would be able to help. They contacted Animal Friends of Turkey (AFOT) for assistance, and Nugget and her family were rescued.

Nugget is as bouncy and joyful as they come! With her striking appearance and lively personality, she’s always looking for fun and adventures. Nugget loves to be the one out in front, and her energy and playful nature are contagious. She’s completely dog-friendly and enjoys playing with the other dogs, always bringing an extra dose of joy wherever she goes.

Nugget is great on a lead and has been tested with cats. With the right introduction, she can happily live with a cat. She’s also met children over 8 years old and, while she can be bouncy, she’s perfectly fine around them. Nugget enjoys car rides and travels well.

At 18 months old, Nugget is neutered, chipped, and vaccinated, and she’s ready for her forever home. She can be re-homed as an only dog or with a resident male dog, as she is used to having other dogs around. If re-homed as an only dog, she would need regular interaction with other dogs. As a high-energy girl, she will need plenty of exercise and kind, consistent training to set boundaries.

Although Nugget has not lived in a home yet, she is used to the company of other dogs, so a period of adjustment is to be expected. With time, Nugget will settle in and become an even more wonderful companion.

If you think you could offer Nugget the forever home she deserves, please consider adopting her. A home check is required, and while there is no adoption fee, a voluntary donation to help with rescue costs would be greatly appreciated.

Nugget is currently waiting for her forever family in Turkey. All dogs are tested for Brucella, Leishmaniasis, Anaplasma, Heartworm, and E-Canis before travel, and proof of testing and signed vet letters will be provided to the adopter.

Could you be the one to offer Nugget the loving home she’s been waiting for?

If you can offer Nugget the forever home she deserves, please take a look at our adoption process via Adopting With AFOT, where you’ll find everything you need to get started, including our adoption form. A home check is always carried out, and while there’s no fixed adoption fee, we do kindly ask for a voluntary donation to help with our ongoing rescue efforts.

Important Information

All our dogs will be tested prior to leaving Turkey for the following diseases:

BRUCELLA
LEISHMANIAS
ANAPLASMA
HEARTWORM
E-CANIS

Proof of tests and accompanying signed vet letters will be sent to adopter.

A home check is always made.

We provide a lifetime rescue back up (RBU) and work to DEFRA guidelines.

While there is no adoption fee required, we do ask for a voluntary donation to help towards our costs of between £595-£795. Each dog costs us on average £2500-£3000 to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome and our adoption donation is only a small proportion of this.

We rely solely on fundraising for the remainder plus any emergency treatment needed to help these abused, neglected and abandoned animals which are often in horrific condition and desperate need when they come into AFOT care.

Every penny we raise goes towards rescuing another dog, so even if you decide not to rehome one of our dogs today, please consider a donation so that we can continue to rescue another dog in the future.

Ready to Commit?

If you’ve read through our adoption process and found a dog you think is right for you, it’s time to fill out our adoption form.

In Doubt?

If you’d like to know more or have any questions, feel free to get in touch with us!